Unazuki Onsen

Unazuki Onsen (宇奈月温泉, Unazuki onsen) is a hot spring resort located in the city of Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, Japan, at the entrance of the Kurobe Gorge.[1]

Unazuki Onsen
宇奈月温泉
Unazuki Onsens
LocationKurobe, Toyama, Japan
Coordinates36°49′1.5″N 137°34′53.5″E
Elevation100 meters
TypeOrdinary（単純泉）
Unazuki Onsen is located in Japan
Unazuki Onsen
Unazuki-onsen hot spring fountain

History and description

Unazuki Onsen was opened in the 1923 Taisho period. Over the years, many poets and writers have visited the thermal springs.[1] There are Ryokan and hotels along the Kurobe River. Unazuki onsen is a sightseeing base of Kurobe Gorge Railway.[2] Unazuki onsen shares the hot spring water with the nearby Kuronagi Onsen by a 7 km water pipe.

Unazuki Onsen Ski Resort was opened in 1956.

Nearby in the Unazuki International Center is the Selene Museum of Art. The collection features work by Japanese artists; much of the work focuses on the natural environment of the Kurobe Gorge.[3]

Along the Kurobe River, there are 20 spring sources where the mineral water flows from the ground.[3]

Water profile

The clear mineral water emerges from the source at 98 °C, pH8.15; the water has a mild sulfur smell.

A communal soaking pool is located in front of the railway station, along with a foot bath.[3]

Access

Railway

See also

References
  1. "Unazuki Hot Spring (Kurobe)". Tourism Information in Toyama. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  2. "Home". kurobe-unazuki.jp.
  3. "Kurobe and Unazuki Areas". Toyama Chihou Railway. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
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